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Puberty blocker ban in Wales unlawful - politician
Recent years have seen a significant increase in demand for puberty blockers.BBC News - 7h -
Rachel Reeves to warn that UK must ‘fight’ for economic growth
Chancellor will use keynote speech to signal she wants to face down opponents of developmentFinancial Times - 5h -
Reeves plans to create ‘Silicon Valley’ between Oxford and Cambridge
Chancellor to announce plans to improve infrastructure in region to put it at forefront of science and tech advances. Rachel Reeves is unveiling plans to create “Europe’s Silicon Valley” between ...The Guardian - 7h -
'No easy routes' to growth, Reeves tells Labour MPs
It comes after the chancellor hinted the government would back a third runway at Heathrow Airport.BBC News - 1d -
Reeves to tell Labour MPs to back growth strategy
UK chancellor expected to support Heathrow airport expansion despite concerns over environmental impactFinancial Times - 2d -
Reeves seeks to unlock billions from UK pension schemes for investment
Ministers set to allow companies to access defined benefit scheme surpluses to help kick-start growthFinancial Times - 2d -
Reeves urges platforms to remove violent content viewed by Southport killer
Material seen by Southport murderer Axel Rudakubana should be removed by tech firms, the chancellor says.BBC News - 2d -
Is this a Rachel Reeves reset?
Plus, President Trump says Keir Starmer is doing a “very good job”BBC News - 2d -
The Papers: Reeves' war on 'blockers' and Southport 'fatal errors'
Rachel Reeves' plans for the economy and a report on failings in the Prevent programme lead the papers.BBC News - 3d -
Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy
The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus?BBC News - 3d -
UK should learn from Donald Trump’s ‘boosterism’, Rachel Reeves says
Chancellor calls for more positivity about Britain’s strengths after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos. Britain needs to learn from Donald Trump’s “boosterism” and be more positive about ...The Guardian - 3d -
Reeves to go ‘further and faster’ for growth after recent turmoil
UK chancellor has made more muscular use of Treasury to push changesFinancial Times - 4d -
‘A difficult position’: global investors’ verdict on Reeves at Davos
UK chancellor used meetings at Swiss gathering to try and repair relations with business leadersFinancial Times - 5d -
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.BBC News - 5d -
Reeves to soften UK non-dom tax reforms
Chancellor tells Davos crowd that government had been ‘listening to concerns’Financial Times - 5d -
PM vows to end 'blockers' delaying power, rail and home-building projects
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.BBC News - 5d -
Reeves’ offensive against regulators sparks alarm from consumer groups
Chancellor’s pro-business intervention raises concerns that protections are being weakenedFinancial Times - 6d -
Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms
Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next weekFinancial Times - 6d -
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.BBC News - 6d -
Reeves gives UK car lenders an unexpected jump-start
The fact that the Treasury has even tried to intervene could be seen as a positive for industry more broadlyFinancial Times - 6d -
On fiscal policy Rachel Reeves must show, not tell
The chancellor needs to act upon her tough rhetoric if she is to assuage bond marketsFinancial Times - 6d -
UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...The Guardian - 6d -
Reeves intervenes in UK car finance mis-selling case to protect lenders
Treasury approach to Supreme Court is blow to consumer groups but chancellor fears damage to sectorFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Reeves backs plans for looser limits on mortgage lending
UK chancellor favours proposals by financial regulator for banks to take more risks to boost home ownershipFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Reeves vs the markets
Plus, how Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey have kicked off 2025Financial Times - Jan. 17 -
Going for growth: Rachel Reeves v the markets
What could the chancellor do to grow the economy?BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Gilt investors warn Reeves she may need to raise taxes
Chancellor seeks to reassure bond market after UK borrowing costs rose to highest level since financial crisisFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Reeves defends herself after market turbulence
The chancellor says it is "not reasonable to suggest" she was at fault for the recent market nervousness.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan
Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Reeves despite pressure on UK chancellor
Prime minister says she is doing a ‘fantastic job’ but declines to promise she will be in post at the next electionFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'
"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Reeves insists she will act to meet ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules
UK chancellor’s trip improve ties with China has been overshadowed by sell-off in bond marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Reeves seeks to revive City of London links with China
Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing tripFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending
The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?
Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as MarchFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7